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OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth, Georgia, Monroe County, & Surrounding Areas.

Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal

Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal

Aug 10, 2021

Jean Ann Zellner O’Neal , 81, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Forsyth, Georgia on June 15, 1940, Mrs. O’Neal was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Oscar Barnes O’Neal and her parents, Mary Virginia Renfroe and Simeon Holmes Zellner.

Jean Ann delighted in sharing her creativity and never shied from running...

Robyn Johnson

Robyn Johnson

Aug 9, 2021

Marvyn Robyn Johnson, age 63, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11: a.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Cody Fountain will officiate.

Robyn, the daughter of the late Marvin...

Klonnie Huff Cragg

Klonnie Huff Cragg

Aug 5, 2021

Klonnie June Huff Cragg passed away on Thursday August 5, 2021. Klonnie was full of life, loved her family and her New Providence Baptist Church family. A celebration of life was held at New Providence Baptist Church Sunday afternoon on August 8, 2021. Klonnie was born on November 17, 1934 in Glascock County, GA and married Floyd Ray Cragg in...

Bryan Christopher "Hawk" Hawkins

Bryan Christopher "Hawk" Hawkins

Aug 5, 2021

Bryan Christopher "Hawk" Hawkins

Born: December 12, 1962

Bryan passed away at home on August 5, 2021. He was a loving husband, brother, son, uncle, and a dedicated Police Officer. Bryan proudly served as a Police Officer starting with Forest Park Police Department in 2003 before moving to Lake City Police Department in 2016. He dedicated his life to God,...

Glenda Osborne Ard

Glenda Osborne Ard

Aug 4, 2021

Glenda Osborne Ard, age 68, of Juliette, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Maynard Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery.  Elder Johnny Cox will officiate.

Glenda, the daughter of the late Merrill...

Lucia "Lucy" Clay Carswell

Lucia "Lucy" Clay Carswell

Aug 4, 2021

Ms. Lucia “Lucy” Clay Carswell, of Macon, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 62.

Lucia was born to parents Peyton and Elizabeth Carswell on July 29, 1959 in Macon, GA. She was a graduate of Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Class of 1977. She lived and worked in Macon most of her life, and...

Henry "Rickey" Rickenbaker Harbuck

Henry "Rickey" Rickenbaker Harbuck

Jul 30, 2021

Henry (Rickey) Rickenbaker Harbuck passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 30, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm, Tuesday, August 3rd at the Forsyth City Cemetery. Please observe COVID precautions. A private visitation for family and friends will be held at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. You...

Billy Curtis Cochran

Billy Curtis Cochran

Jul 20, 2021

Billy Curtis Cochran, age 80, of Juliette, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021 at New Beginning Pentecostal Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Rev. Mark Goolsby and Rev. Cody Fountain will officiate. Interment will follow in East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery.

Billy,...

Barbara DuBose Long

Barbara DuBose Long

Jul 16, 2021

Barbara DuBose Long, age 88, of Forsyth passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Barnesville with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Rev. Garth Forster and John Milam will officiate.  Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Holly Hill Memorial...

Michael Lucius Mitchell Sr.

Michael Lucius Mitchell Sr.

Jul 11, 2021

Michael, "Mike", the oldest son of the late George Tyler Mitchell, Sr. and Nell Earlene Brown Mitchell was born at Dr. Alexander’s Clinic in Forsyth, Georgia.  He was raised on the Mitchell Dairy Farm in Culloden along with his siblings and was responsible for many farming activities as well as milking many cows for many years. He was a member of...

James David Bilderback

James David Bilderback

Jul 10, 2021

James David “JD” Bilderback, 72 of Bolingbroke passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10th, 2021.

JD, the second oldest son to the late EJ Bilderback and the late Opal (McCall) Edwards was born on October 20th, 1948 in Macon Georgia. He is survived by son Michael, daughter in law Eva, grandchild Nevaeh, sister Nancy Childs, brother Sam and several nephews...

Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams

Jun 29, 2021

James Ryan Williams, age 32, of Perry, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Rev. Phillip English will officiate.

Ryan was born June 21, 1989 in Forsyth, Georgia.  His brother, Joseph Van Williams preceded...

Jimmy Atkinson

Jimmy Atkinson

Jun 23, 2021

James Gray “Jimmy” Atkinson passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Juliette Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Pastor Clay Burdette will officiate. 

Jimmy was born February 19, 1961 in Albany, Georgia...

Freida Speir Ham

Freida Speir Ham

Jun 18, 2021

Freida Speir Ham died peacefully on June 18, 2021, at the age of 91 after a brief illness. Freida was born in Ellabell, GA, to Mamie Rahn Speir and Henry Lee Speir, Sr. She grew up in Pembroke, GA, in Bryan County and attended Richmond Hill High School during the time when Henry Ford was active in the community holding...

Molly Maria Smith

Molly Maria Smith

Jun 13, 2021

Molly Maria Howard Smith, age 63, of Forsyth passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Pruitt Health Monroe.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. Sister Rebecca Brannon will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Monroe County Memorial...

Jack Spillers, Sr.

Jack Spillers, Sr.

Jun 11, 2021

James Jackson “Jack” Spillers Sr., age 91, of Forsyth passed on to glory, peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Jack, the youngest son born to the late Samuel Claude Spillers and Tallulah Imogene Rackley, on January 13, 1930 in Macon, Georgia, was a faithful husband, and a hard-working, caring father to 8 children. ...

Suzette Stewart Smith

Suzette Stewart Smith

Jun 9, 2021

Marilyn Suzette Stewart Smith, age 40, of Forsyth passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Navicent Health.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021 at Monroe Memorial Gardens. 

Marilyn was born July 4, 1980 in Macon, Georgia.  Her father, Edwin Eugene Stewart, Sr. preceded her in death. She was employed with LaQuinta Inn and Suites.

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Barbara Darlene Joyner

Barbara Darlene Joyner

May 31, 2021

Barbara Darlene Joyner passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.

A Memorial Celebration of Barbara's life will be held June 4th, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. at Thomaston Road Baptist Church, Macon, GA 31220.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Darrell Handley

Jimmy Darrell Handley

May 27, 2021

Jimmy Darrell Handley passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Serenity Hospice in Milledgeville.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.  Rev. Marilyn Tucker-Marek will officiate.

Mr. Handley was born April 18, 1938 in Ocilla, Georgia to the late James Oscar Handley and Lucille Louise Melvin Handley.  His wife Pam...

Larry Michael Fitzgerald

Larry Michael Fitzgerald

May 22, 2021

Larry Michael Fitzgerald passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Dr. Benny Tate will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Larry was born January 25, 1951 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late James Delmar Fitzgerald and Nellie Belle Mooney Fitzgerald.  He was...

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